Houghton, Michigan vs. Mount Prospect, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Prospect, Illinois is 29.5% more expensive than Houghton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $97,090 in Mount Prospect, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houghton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Prospect, Illinois is more expensive than Houghton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Mount Prospect
than in Houghton, Michigan
Houghton, MI vs. Mount Prospect, IL
Compared to Houghton, Mount Prospect is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  59.5% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher